Alter The Press! Presents: Tropics

Normally if a 4 piece band loses 3 members you'd safely say that it was game over, but not for Tropics. As the only original member remaining, guitarist and vocalist Jodie Cox decided to give everyone 3 huge reasons to check out his band if you hadn't already. These reasons are Oli Knowles, Lewis Reynolds and Paul Phillips - better known as 3/5's of legendary act Meet Me in St Louis. The new line up has come with a new sound but to put it into their own words 'It's practically a new band and should really warrant a new name but that's too much effort', case closed. Old songs have been reworked and new songs written, creating a new and exciting chapter for the band.

For Fans Of: Meet Me in St Louis, old Tropics, These Arms Are Snakes.

Alter The Press: Why should Alter The Press! readers check you out?
Tropics: We are some of the best looking motherfuckers of all time.

ATP: What's the story behind the band?
Tropics: Angela Lansbury came to me in a dream and said "I think I've found 3 guys who are almost as stupid as you. They like riffs and all that noisy shit you're into. Get on it and don't fuck it up like you always do." She then turned round to Tom Hanks and explained how she solved the case and then they celebrated by feasting on the organs of small children.

These Arms Are Snakes and Tropics To Release Split 7"

These Arms Are Snakes and Tropics are set to release a limited Split 7" on We-Be Records. The split will feature exclusive tracks from both. TAAS offer up 'Meet Your Mayor', and Tropics 'Future Gets Tense'. It's limited to 500 copies, on heavyweight white vinyl, and was mastered at Abbey Road studios, London.